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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.81, 1,188.81 and 381.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.81, 1,188.81 and 381.65 is: 572.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.81 : 1,188.81 = 381.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.81/1,188.81 = 381.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.81x = 1,188.81 × 381.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.81x = 453,703.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,703.39/792.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.27

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